And before Aranel could do more than gasp, the ring opened into a clasp, and the pointy end made a thick hole through both her nipples, leaving a fill...ng of cold metal in their wake.Everything about her groom had been too ridiculous, too outrageous to take seriously, but the sensation of her erect nipples invaded, tainted, desecrated made the reality of the vows crash down on her like a rock through a window or a ring through a nipple.She was still staring at her linked nips in horror when a. Lance was caulked a leak in the water trough that had caused a huge mud puddle around where the horses would gather ’round for water. Hoof prints were sunk easily four inches deep. Luckily the afternoon sun had been hot the last few days and had hardened the ground somewhat. Still Lance was covered in mud. Lance squeezed a thin line of caulk along the seam, using a wet finger to smooth it out and then continued along the bottom rim of the trough, having it turned upside down to do so. It had. I haven't seen your name in the punishment book for weeks. Your bottom will be getting quite out of practice.”“I'm afraid so. But I'm going to ask Mr. Jenkins if he'll give me a parting six. Unofficially, of course.”“Oh, he will be pleased about that. Like a leaving present. Though he won't be happy when you've gone.”“Well, about that, Mrs. Rudge. I heard there's a new boy coming who's a bit wild. Going to need a really firm hand. Briggs is his name.”“And you thought he should go to Mr.. Can we go inside, please? I got into an accident and a cop is gonna come by soon to talk with me."At the mention of her beloved granddaughter being in an accident, Grannie dropped the shotgun and rushed over to Liv to inspect her. Satisfied that she was not too banged up, she led Liv into the house and helped her wash out the cuts on her arms and face.Finn followed, picking up the discarded, single shot .410 and placing it just inside the front door. After cleaning Liv as well as she could,.